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Are 1/2(6x - 2) and 3 - x equivalent?
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User Zachwill
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

So, you can use the distributive property.

1/2(6x)=3x

1/2(-2)=-1

It is 3x-1, not 3-x

User Traynor
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No.

1/2(6x-2) =
3x-1

Is not equal to 3-x
User Dhaval Simaria
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